Pleasant Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Pleasant Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Oregon, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 427 Oregon natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 427 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common6 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common6 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Common6 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional4 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Tyria jacobaeae

cinnabar

Occasional4 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Occasional4 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Rare4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare4 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Oregon.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 427 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

Common Wood Nymph

Rare4 obs.

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